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Outdoors@Hay

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· Hay On Wye, Powys, Wales
3 acres hosted by Sharon C.
10 tent pitches
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Camping and canoes a mile from riverside Hay-on-Wye

Campsite Outdoors@Hay is situated on the edge of the Black Mountains and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. You might also describe its setting as being between Offa’s Dyke National Trail and the River Wye. Or as being on the border of England and Wales, a single mile outside the outdoorsy and bookish town of Hay-on-Wye. Whichever way you look at it, it’s in an excellent location – particularly if you’re looking for an action-packed holiday.

The 10 camping pitches here are just part of what’s on offer. This place is also an activity centre with canoe hire right here on site. There’s also a self-catering lodge, a cabin, a yurt and some bell tents. But it’s the camping pitches we’re here to promote. They are spread across two grassy, level paddocks (stretching to three when the Hay Festival takes place in May). It’s fairly informal but friendly owners Sharon and Mick will greet you on arrival and point you to the spot that will suit you best whether that’s in the quietest corner or closest to the facilities block. That’s a little timber cabin housing four loos and four showers with dishwashing sinks just outside.

From the Hay Literary Festival until the end of the summer there’s a simple cafe on site too. Breakfast baps are the speciality with tea, coffee, cake and snacks on offer for the rest of the day. For dinner it’s campfire cooking or a stroll into town. Hay-on-Wye is an easy mile walk away and there are plenty of places to eat out – including highly recommended tapas from Tomatitos or hearty pub food at The Blue Boar. You’ll be keen for that if you’ve spent the day on the water. Canoes are available to hire from site with a half-day to Whitney, the most popular paddle. The area is also famously fantastic for walking with Offa’s Dyke Path passing nearby and Hay Bluff temptingly close.

Spacious, flat, rural site one mile from the town of Hay-on-Wye with a variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants.  Close to the River Wye - popular for canoeing, picnics and wild swimming.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
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River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Waterfall
Mountainous
75%
10 Ratings · 7 reviews
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Rita W.recommends
July 28, 2024
Outdoors@hay Campsite
Rita
Nice pitch, good location. And well presented facilities. Will definitely visit again.
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Richard O.recommends
April 7, 2024
Outdoors@hay Campsite
Sharon was extremely helpful. She gave me clear instructions and went out of her way to show me the facilities. The facilities were excellent and I was as comfortable as possible .
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Clare C.doesn't recommend
September 3, 2023
Outdoors@hay Campsite
Attitude on the owner was disgusting I explained I home care an one of my ladies had pasted away and apologised but i will book again to be told no even tho she kept my money
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Lucy I.recommends
August 27, 2023
Outdoors@hay Campsite
This campsite was lovely! Showers and loos very clean. Whole campsite was immaculate! Also Sharon was very helpful!
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Lucy P.recommends
August 11, 2023
Outdoors@hay Campsite
Such a nice campsite !! Peaceful, lovely views. Great facilities and Sharon was really friendly and helpful with local knowledge!! Will definitely be back :))
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Alex T.recommends
August 2, 2023
Outdoors@hay Campsite
Fresh grass camping
I had such a good time at Sharon's and Mick's place! Very lovely spot they have over there and they even gave me recommendation for visiting Hay-on -Wye which is really close! I would definitely recommend this oasis of tranquility!
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Hay On Wye, Powys, Wales, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Sharon C.

Joined in January 2023
From the host
Outdoors@Hay is a campsite outdoor activity centre with camping and accommodation set in 3 acres of level paddocks on the Welsh side of the England/Wales border at the foot of the Black Mountains. Just 1 mile from the market town of Hay-on-Wye and the river Wye popular for canoeing, wild swimming and picnics
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Canoes are available to hire on site from Outdoors@Hay. They will kit you out with all the gear needed for  paddle on the River Wye and take you down to the river’s edge – then pick you and the canoe up after a two to three hour paddle. If you prefer your adventures on land, head to Drover Cycles, a mile up the road in Hay. Hire a bike (if you haven’t brought your own) and get their tips on routes to follow. For road cyclists the Gospel Pass is a tempting challenge: it’s Wales’ highest tarmac. Walkers might also head in the same direction to get into The Black Mountains on the edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (the Brecon Beacons). A satisfying but manageable mile walk takes you up to the top of Hay Bluff and back – or go for a longer trek into the hills. For a relaxing day, Hay-on-Wye is an easy place to mooch around with enough book shops to keep even the most ardent reader happy.

Food and drink

The on-site cafe (open May-September) is handy for breakfast baps, hot drinks and cakes. For lunch or dinner, head into Hay where there are plenty of cafes, eateries and pubs. Tomatitos is a casual tapas place that comes highly recommended while The Blue Boar and The Three Tuns are good for pub food. The Black Lion is, perhaps, a bit more upmarket if you're looking for a fancy meal out. There’s a good butchers and deli in town, a bakery or two and some general convenience stores – plus a large Co-op on the outskirts of town; plenty of places to stock up if you want to cook for yourselves back on the campsite.

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